"It's to honor all veterans that have fought in all wars in this country from the very first -- from the Revolutionary War up through the current encounters we're having today," said a man who identified himself only as Trooper from the Buffalo Soldiers group.

Several community organizations joined in the procession, including the Buffalo Soldiers, the VA Maryland Health Care System and future soldiers enrolled in ROTC programs. Many active duty military members participated and enjoyed the show of patriotism.

"It means a lot. It lets me know we're all a part of something that's much greater than ourselves and, to me, that's great. It makes me feel good that we all come together to support one cause," said Lenny Ford, and active duty member of the Army.

Peopled lined the streets of Mount Vernon in support, including some veterans who greeted old friends and honored those who are following in their footsteps.

"I'm here to enjoy the parade and just to reminisce and go back on those memories and think of those that didn't make it back," said veteran Charles Sigafoose. "It gives me a warm feeling inside to know that people still remember."

Elsewhere, Anne Arundel Community College hosted a holiday ceremony and symposium.

Mission Barbecue in Glen Burnie handed out free food to vets, including pieces of an Iwo Jima cake created by Charm City Cakes in memory of that event.

On Sunday, Baltimore's Domino Sugar refinery raised an oversized American flag above the building for the first time since the 1980s. The flag was first raised when the company was built in 1922, but the pole had to be repaired after a storm knocked it down 25 years ago.

"Today, we're restoring that. A 10-foot by 12-foot flag will rise up over the refinery, and next to that iconic sign we'll have a flag over the harbor forever," said Domino Sugar spokesman Howard Libit.

The raising of the new flag is one of the many ways the company is celebrating its 90th anniversary.

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